In several African civilizations, braid styles indicate a person's age, town, marital status, power, wealth, religion, and social position. It may be referred to as cane rows to depict "the planting ...

The latest natural hair movement is reminiscent of the groundwork of Black voices that came before us. We now live in an age where we see the representation of Black hair across the board, encouraging ...

Protectives like cornrows (or canerows if you’re Caribbean like me) come in so handy for when you need to tuck your coils away. Whether it’s for a beachy holiday, styling break, or protecting your ...

When it comes to protective styles, you don't get much more low-maintenance than cornrows. After a couple of hours in the chair, you've got a ready-to-go hairstyle for about the next month. But don't ...

Video games often miss the mark when it comes to representing non-white hair, particularly Black hair, styles, and textures. You might get an afro, cornrows, and dreadlocks – all three, if you’re ...

Be it for a formal occasion or just to try something new, African updos can be a stylish yet practical choice. Here are five timeless African updos that never go out of style, perfect for any occasion ...